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Monday 10am - 4:30pm Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm Thursday 10am - 4:30pm Friday 10am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 4:30pm Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Brockswood Dog Run

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We are so pleased to welcome you to our sanctuary Dog Run, where you can exercise your dog off-lead! We also have a small selection of cold snacks. Thank you!
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The principle is simple – book the run online, then come down and have some fun at the sanctuary with the whole paddock all to yourself for as long as you choose. Booking slots run every 30 minutes, but you are welcome to book as many as you like if you would like to stay longer with your waggy friends! Every time you book our run you are not only treating your dog but our animals too, as all fund

s raised from the run will go towards caring for our rescued animals at the sanctuary, as well as making our run even better for you in the future!

• Lockable Double Door Gate System to help prevent accidental escapes and stop anyone else from trying to enter the paddock during your allotted time.
• Fully Enclosed, 6ft Fencing to keep those larger, more agile dogs safe with mesh sizes suitable to keep your smaller dogs safe too!
• CCTV and Alarm Systems very kindly provided by Portcullis Security Solutions for extra peace of mind for you and your dogs.
• A cold water tap and bowls so that you can provide fresh water for your dogs, or wash off boots and paws during wetter/muddier times of the year.
• Shelter in case of rain, and for those brighter days; we have lots of trees to provide natural shade.
• We have created a short Woodland Trail taking you to the run avoiding our main visitor paths - so not only can your dog enjoy a variety of sights, smells and sounds to stimulate their senses during their visit, we hope that this should help more nervous dogs on our busier days.
• We have provided a selection of toys in case you forget your dogs' favourites, a PawAid Doggy First Aid kit just in case (paws crossed you will never need to use this!), and a poo bag dispenser in case you run short - and don't worry, we have bins to dispose of dog and general waste too!
• On-site Accessible Toilet large enough for you and your dog (we know some people like to come alone and might get caught off-guard with nobody to hold their dog while they use the loo - you are welcome to take your dog in with you if you prefer!)
• Small coffee shop with a range of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. Go on, treat yourself as well! Our dog run is still evolving - this is a very new and exciting project for us so we are still acting on the wonderful feedback that we are receiving from our amazing customers.

05/08/2024

Amber and Arlo had so much fun in the dog run!

They loved sniffing around taking in all the scents from the other dogs and chasing after the toys. They definitely left tired but happy!

04/07/2024

All mowed and ready for your next run! 🐶

18/03/2024

Following discussions with our insurance company, we're pleased to be able to welcome your XL Bully dogs to the dog run! As Brockswood is a public place, your dogs will need to be muzzled and kept on a lead outside of the run, but once inside the Secure Dog Run area, you are very welcome to remove these and let them enjoy the freedom to run, play and just be dogs, safe and secure.

We are only insured to continue to offer this service to you as long as we have seen a copy of your insurance so please be ready to show us this on arrival. Thank you for your kind cooperation and for allowing us to continue to offer this service!

As always, your well-behaved dogs will be welcome to visit the sanctuary too, again as we are a public place, simply treat us as you would a walk anywhere else with your big softies (no need to show us your insurance for these visits).

We appreciate your patience while we were working to resolve this issue, and we look forward to welcoming you and your furry companions soon. 🐾

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20/01/2024

Just to reassure those of you using our dog run that this is still open if you’ve booked your lovely waggy pals in for a run today. We’ve arrived to find a large block of ice in place of a water bowl so are currently thawing this out and working on getting our tap working for you! ❄️

Wrap up warm and take care 🥰🐾

06/01/2024

We would like to say an enormous thank you to Stourbridge lawn tennis and squash club for their donation of tennis balls for our dog run.

As many of you know we have various toys down the dog run for all of you to enjoy with your dogs during your visits and tennis balls are one of the most popular, so we know these will be very much appreciated. It was such a lovely surprise and we are so very grateful!

08/09/2023

Meet Blossom….

This beautiful little lady has been visiting our dog run very regularly because she’s learning to do the very important job of being a guide dog!

Not only has Blossom been doing some training down our dog run, she’s also going to go around the farm to meet some of our rescued residents so she can get used to different types of animals, all part of her training.

We’re sure you’ll join us in wishing Blossom the very best in her training, we’re sure she’s going to do amazingly!

10/06/2023

Ben, our Brockswood rescue dog loves his doggy icecream, especially in this hot weather! Now available in cool mint as well as vanilla, we’d love to see some photos of your dogs enjoying theirs 🍦

We’d also like to remind you that as it’s so warm if you’ve booked the run and are worried about it being too hot, please don’t sweat it (excuse the pun 🥵), as a sanctuary, your dog’s welfare will always come first for us and if you are worried and want to cancel and swap for a cooler day, just let us know and we’ll be happy to sort this for you. You are welcome to use the cold water tap in the run - it’s there for you! and there is lots of natural shade at the back provided by our tall poplar trees, but only you can know your dog, and what will be best for them. We want you and your waggy friends to be happy and safe together 💚

21/05/2023

Extended opening hours! We’re pleased to announce that as of next week we’ll be opening a little earlier and staying open a little later, from 9am to 5pm on weekdays. We throughly recommend those first two slots to those of you who are able to come along in the morning and don’t like visiting during our sanctuary opening hours 😊 it’s also a lovely time time to really enjoy that walk through the woodland trail down to the run, with the birds singing in the trees - such a peaceful time here at the sanctuary!

Those of you who like to book more than one slot at once (thank you!), you’ll be pleased to hear we’ve also created the ability to book several at once rather than having to go through the whole booking process over and over again. We hope you like this new feature 🐶

Thank you so much for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you all soon. Woofs and licks 💚

19/05/2023

A lot of people have been asking about our dog run and what it’s like, so we thought we would do a quick video this morning to show you around (for those that haven’t visited yet).

We have a double gated system for extra security, we also have a nice shelter tucked away in the corner for you to sit out of any rain but still be able to play and see your dogs having fun.

We also provide a variety of toys, as seen in the toy box, for your dogs to enjoy, along with poo bags and a dog first aid kit (because it’s always better to be safe). We also have fresh running water so your dogs can enjoy a nice cold drink whilst down there.

There’s also some long grass areas for those dogs that like running through and having a good sniff too!

If anyone has any for their questions about our run please feel free to give us a message, or you can find out more on our website:

https://www.brockswood.org.uk/dogrun

06/05/2023

Bella had a lovely run in our dog run a few days ago and even went for a little walk around the farm to meet our rescued residents. Nimbus seemed to love her. We love seeing all your photos of your dogs enjoying themselves on their visit to us

04/05/2023

We had Freddie visit the dog run this afternoon for a run around, he loved it and it’s safe to say he was very tired by the time he got home. Just take a look at these lovely photos of him enjoying himself

20/04/2023

Nellie visited the dog run for the first time and had so much fun, just take a look at that happy face!

18/04/2023

We love getting positive feedback from all our our dog run users, and we recently had a lovely message about our dog run from the owner of this beautiful 6 month old cocker spaniel. This little one enjoyed a lovely run around and spent the afternoon flat out asleep after all the fun!

02/04/2023

We’re very happy to announce that as of tomorrow we’ll be back open every day! Thank you so much for your patience as we have been resting the paddock over the winter season. We have our fingers and paws crossed for some more lovely dry days now so that you can really enjoy your runs together (and the grass will certainly appreciate a bit of sun too!)

See you soon 🐾

20/03/2023

We love receiving photos and videos of your dogs in the dog run and seeing how much fun they’re having!

04/02/2023

Lenny the Labrador had a lovely run in the dog run this morning, playing his favourite game of fetch with the tennis ball. Its safe to say he’s a very tired but happy boy!

11/11/2022

We have been contacted by the Casting Producer for Avalon UK Productions to let you know about "Dogs Behaving Very Badly", a programme they a currently making for Channel 5. In this series, master dog trainer Graeme Hall offers his years of experience to dog owners who need help with behavioural issues.

Series 5 casting is well underway, and they are specifically looking for puppies ages between 10 and 20 weeks who may fit the bill!

Do you know any cheeky puppies? 🐶

03/11/2022

We saw this on the One Voice for Animals UK page and simply had to share it. After meeting so many of your dogs and hearing their stories, getting to know their personalities and backgrounds, we’ve seen the whole spectrum - confident dogs full of excitement, ready for whatever life throws at them next, and the sensitive reactive dogs you try so hard to make the world a little less daunting for. This is for you ❤️

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REACTIVE DOG

Hello. I’m a reactive dog. People call me ‘reactive’ because I sometimes bark, growl and lunge towards other dogs, people, cats, cars – some of those things, or all of them.
‘Reactive’ is a label though and I would like you to understand what it’s really like to be ‘reactive’ and how I actually feel when I ‘react’.
If you are a ‘reactive’ dog, certain things, taken for granted by other dogs – such as a simple walk in the park or a trip to a dog show, become a bit more complicated. While I would love to be able to investigate all the fantastic smells in the park, or have a great time in a training class, scoffing off some yummy treats and exercising my brain cells, life for me is sadly full of anxiety and fear, and instead of enjoying these events, I am constantly on edge.
Why, you might want to ask? Can’t you just, like, get over it?

Nothing ever happens to you when you are out, why get yourself so worked up?
The problem is, ‘getting over it’ is not that simple. My anxiety and fear stem from many things – I might not have been socialised properly when young, or I might have had a bad experience. That means that certain things (other dogs, small children, load noises, people coming up to say hello) fill me with anxiety, fear or sometimes even panic. In many of those situations, if I could, I would probably run away, but many a time I can’t as I’m attached to a lead or cornered (like when another dog comes up to me and doesn’t want to leave me alone). But what sometimes works to make scary things go away is barking and growling at them – even bouncy dogs eventually get it. And while I might not look pretty or friendly when I growl and bark and lunge – hey! It works to get me out of a sticky situation and makes me feel safe again.

It’s not easy to feel scared every time I leave the house, and it’s not nice to see my owner tensing up or upset every time I feel I need to react. People shout abuse at me sometimes, ask my owner to muzzle me or even never walk me. But frankly, I don’t mean anyone any harm, I just want to be left alone. My owner works so hard to convince me that life isn’t all that scary after all – she feeds me yummy treats when a scary things approaches, she keeps me safe by helping me move out of the way rather than walk towards what is bound to upset me, she really, really tries, and I am slowly learning to trust things that used to freak me out loads.
But every now and then, just when I start thinking that maybe other dogs, people, cars etc. aren’t that scary after all, someone or something comes up a bit too close and my old fears come back – and all I can do is panic and scream (that is bark, growl and lunge) to make them go away.

So next time you see one of us – reactive dogs – out and about, please please – don’t judge. Don’t shout abuse at my owner who is trying all she can to make me feel safe. If you’re asked to call your dog away, please do, and don’t ask questions or claim your dog can do no harm as he’s friendly (to us, reactive dogs, that’s sometimes even worse!). Don’t let your children stroke us unless our owner says it’s fine. Just give us a bit of space so we can be on our way.

Thank you so much!

Address

Catholic Lane
Prestwich
DY33YE

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441902884390

Website

http://www.brockswood.org.uk/dogrun

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Ben, our sanctuary rescue dog, enjoyed a trip down to the run yesterday to help us with our routine cleaning and morning inspection before the arrival of our waggy visitors. Always lovely to see dogs speed up with excitement when they know where they’re going 🐾 #dogwalking #dogs #dogwalk #rescuedogsuk

A lot of people have been asking about our dog run and what it’s like, so we thought we would do a quick video this morning to show you around (for those that haven’t visited yet). We have a double gated system for extra security, we also have a nice shelter tucked away in the corner for you to sit out of any rain but still be able to play and see your dogs having fun. We also provide a variety of toys, as seen in the toy box, for your dogs to enjoy, along with poo bags and a dog first aid kit (because it’s always better to be safe). We also have fresh running water so your dogs can enjoy a nice cold drink whilst down there. There’s also some long grass areas for those dogs that like running through and having a good sniff too! If anyone has any for their questions about our run please feel free to give us a message, or you can find out more on our website: https://www.brockswood.org.uk/dogrun

We love receiving photos and videos of your dogs in the dog run and seeing how much fun they’re having!

We were honoured to be invited down to the run this week to meet this amazing group of dogs, and it was wonderful to see all of these different dogs happily running and playing together! This is a lovely local dog walking group who arranged a meet here at the sanctuary, and this was their second run together with us - thank you so much for having us along, it was a lovely break from our work; meeting you and your dogs! Seeing such a diverse range of dogs all happily interacting and not having a care in the world about how different they all look really makes us smile. We can certainly learn a thing or two from our waggy friends 💚